Course Description
This course will introduce you to state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies for designing and specifying concrete subjected to extreme conditions.
Course Objective
At the end of this seminar you will be able to:
- Understand the basics of quality concrete construction
- Provide design details to minimize concrete deterioration
- Develop project specifications to improve concrete durability
- Fully utilize the latest technology in concrete materials and construction methods
- Reduce potential conflicts in specifications
- Understand quality assurance methods for concrete
Course Outline
Concrete in Extreme Conditions
- Freeze-Thaw
- Chemical Attack
- Marine Environments
- Abrasion and Erosion
- High Strength Concrete
- Self-Consolidating Concrete
- Mass Concrete
- Roller-compacted Concrete
- Pervious Concrete
- Ultra-thin Whitetopping
Design Details to Reduce Corrosion
- Crack Control
- Concrete Cover
- Materials and Mix Design
Characteristics
- Membranes and sealers
- Cathodic Protection
Fundamentals of Quality Concrete
- Materials
- Batching and Delivery
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Construction Methods
- Handling and Placing Concrete
- Finishing and Curing Concrete
- Hot and Cold Weather Concrete
- Construction Scheduling
Specifying Concrete for High Performance
- Prescriptive versus
Performance-based Specifications
- Performance Criteria
- Construction Execution
- Pre-qualification Testing
- Acceptance Testing
Troubleshooting Concrete Failures
- Plastic Concrete
- Hardened Concrete
